England

A wellness retreat for the Romans, with elegant Georgian architecture around every corner.

An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.

A quirky seaside city filled with diverse cuisine, vintage shopping and adrenaline-fuelled adventure.

Cool and creative, Bristol is a must-visit for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

The city of Cambridge is a hotbed of history, architecture and innovation.

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

A vibrant music scene, quirky creative quarter and chock-loads of medieval history – there’s so much to see in Coventry.

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and foodies.

From ice-cream parlours to seafood festivals, the ‘Garden of England’ is meant for discovery.

A hotbed for shopping and the arts, you’ll find lots to explore in Leeds.

From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

Linked by no fewer than seven bridges around a bustling quayside, Newcastle and Gateshead form one vibrant place to visit.

Steeped in the legends that surround Robin Hood, Nottingham is home to literary greats and a thriving independent arts scene.

Just an hour by train from London and you’re in the city of dreaming spires.

Fall in love with this hopelessly romantic 16th-century town, birthplace of the great bard, William Shakespeare.

Lovers of The Crown can wrap themselves in royalty, as this town is about as regal as it gets.

Small and mighty York is the medieval walled city that really packs a punch.

Welcome to dinosaur territory; its beaches and rocks strewn with ancient fossils and footprints.

A masterpiece in the making, filled with beaches, clifftops, cities and nature.

The Broads is a breath of fresh air, beautifully webbed with lakes, fens and rivers.

With tangled oak forests and looming peaks, it can feel like the edge of the world.

Proof that perfection can’t be rushed, the Yorkshire Dales was millions of years in the making.

Step into nature with tufty-haired ponies, wild countryside and a labyrinth of bike trails.

Discover epic trails, rivers to kayak, castles to conquer and wild woods to explore.

From the tip of England’s tallest peak to the nation’s deepest lake, this national park is stacked with super-sized scenery.

For hikers, cyclists, horse riders and thrill seekers, the Peak District offers adventures galore.

Lush rolling pastures, pretty stone villages and rambling rivers – the Cotswolds has it all.

Historical hot property – evident in its castles, citadels and 2,000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall.

Rugged yet beautiful, wild yet welcoming – the North York Moors National Park is full of surprises.

A perfect blend of nature and urban living, this Essex city was made to be explored.

Known as the City of Stories, create your own narrative as you explore Norwich’s huge array of historic and modern day attractions.

From a medieval monarch found under a car park to the city’s celebration of multicultural modern life, Leicester has it all.

Known as the Great Waterfront City, Portsmouth offers adventure sports, relaxation and refreshing sea air.

With a mass of museums to get stuck into, multicultural communities and the Victorian world of Saltaire on its doorstep, Bradford is a vibrant urban hub.

A slice of tranquil island life, yet a stone’s throw from the bustling mainland: the Isle of Wight is small but mighty.

Peppered with rolling hills, ancient woodlands and unique local flavours, Somerset is calling out to be explored.

From traditional seaside towns to adventure sports and charming cities with heaps of history, the East of England has something for everyone.

A gateway to the Peak District, Derby is drenched in industrial heritage – yet nature is never far away.

Chester’s charm is captivating and unmissable, from city walls oozing with Roman history to Chester Zoo's magnificent animal kingdom.

A storyteller of history, Lincoln is a city with thousands of tales to tell. Discover the best things to do and attractions in our official guide.

A place for roaming Romans, valiant Vikings and wise wizards, Durham is a city bursting with untold stories and magical moments.

From traditional deckchairs on its sandy beaches to the tallest rollercoaster in Britain, the seaside resort of Blackpool welcomes visitors with open arms.